Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE) unites prominent military and business leaders to develop and advocate for policies that improve America’s energy security by significantly curtailing our dependence on oil and promoting responsible use of our domestic energy sources. SAFE relies on knowledge and experience of four-star retired military officers, Fortune 500 CEOs, and its expert staff of communications, finance, policy and political experts to produce high-quality, fact based analysis and policy recommendations for lawmakers, regulatory agencies, and the public.

Armed with a deep understanding of the issues, SAFE leads the conversation on energy and transportation policy with the goal of bolstering America’s economic and national security. Agile and multidisciplinary, SAFE maintains a strategic ability to adapt to the rapidly evolving energy and transportation landscape with real-time, up-to-date analysis and recommendations. SAFE aims to address America’s overwhelming reliance on oil by increasing fuel efficiency in transportation, improving fuel diversity in transportation, facilitating the deployment of autonomous vehicles, and expanding production of U.S. domestic oil resources. Since its public launch in 2005, SAFE has employed innovative strategies to overcome policy stagnation.

For more information, visit secureenergy.org.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Vice President, Content and Communications Strategy, the Manager, Media Relations is responsible for growing and strengthening SAFE’s relationships with key journalists and thought leaders, overseeing social media and content creation, and assisting with event planning and promotion. The position works as part of SAFE’s broader communications team to improve public understanding of energy security issues. The ideal candidate will possess strong, demonstrated relationships with center-right media outlets.

Key Responsibilities

Contributes to development and implementation of SAFE’s communications strategy.

Creates, manages and strengthens relationships with key members of the press. Serves as SAFE spokesperson and facilitates interviews with SAFE’s CEO and other high level representatives from the SAFE Board of Directors and the Energy Security Leadership Council.

Pitches SAFE storylines and spokespeople to members of the media, including broadcast, print and online outlets, on topics related to oil and gas production, electric vehicle markets, transportation energy policy, and autonomous vehicles.

Conceives, designs and executes SAFE media events and report launches. Works cross-departmentally with policy and legislative leads to ensure all events and reports meet or exceed specific outreach goals.

Experience in building and growing an organization’s online presence through its website and social media platforms.

Excellent writing skills.

Excellent oral communications skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

Ability to function independently, as well as be part of a team.

Ability to work on tight deadlines and manage an ambitious workload.

Passion for SAFE’s mission.

To Apply

Expand HR Consulting, www.expandhr.com, has been retained to assist SAFE with this search. To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume, and original writing sample to Sharon Ossi, Junior Consultant, sossi@expandhr.com, subject line “Manager, Media Relations”.